<p>PISCATAWAY, N.J. &mdash; Rutgers has moved its football season-opener against Temple to a Thursday night so the game can be seen on prime time television.</p>
<p>The Big Ten Conference school made the announcement Monday, noting the game will be played on Sept. 2, two days earlier than previously announced.</p>
<p>Game times and network designations will be announced at a later date.</p>
<p>Rutgers will play five other games at SHI Stadium this season, including Delaware, and Big Ten members Ohio State, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Maryland. The Scarlet Knights posted a 3-6 record in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, which was Greg Schiano’s first year back as coach.</p>
<p>Michigan State will be the Homecoming game on Oct. 9.</p>
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